Thayne, Wyoming Attractions

Thayne, Wyoming is the heart of Star Valley, located in the midst of National Forest, National Parks and nearby resort areas with altitudes ranging from 5,600 feet to over 10,000 feet. This valley is fed by seven mountain lakes, three major rivers and numerous pure water springs, creeks and streams flowing into a twenty mile long lake. As one fellow says, "When you take a drink of water in this valley you're the first one to use it."

The lakes, rivers and streams provide premier fishing for Cutthroat trout, German Browns, Brookies, Rainbows and Mackinaw. This marvelous water resource also provides for boating, water skiing, jet skiing, white water rafting and kayaking.

The forest surrounding the valley are filled with big game, including Elk, Moose, Mule Deer, Bear, and Mountains Lions. Geese, Ducks, Sandhill Cranes, Trumpeter Swans, Grouse, Bald Eagles, Hawks, Foxes and other wildlife can be found throughout the valley.

Near by golf courses, a tennis court, a public town park and numerous near by campgrounds in the surrounding forest make summer mild temperatures an enjoyment for most recreational preferences.

Winter sports are very popular also and includes downhill skiing, snowboarding, cross country skiing, snowmobiling and home of cutter races.

Winter begins in mid-November with some snow already in the higher mountains and average snow depth is three feet.

Temperatures throughout the year average lows of 50's at night, (some 32 degree nights) in the 80s during the day (with occasional highs of 95), during the summer, spring ranges from 32 degree to 60 degrees, winter from 0 to 40 from nighttime to daytime. Some sever cold temperatures can drop to -30 degrees for a short time.

Public services include three airstrips, (two asphalt 5200' & 5900'), 17 fire trucks and equipment with 80 trained fireman, 6 ambulances with 80 trained EMTs, a 40,000 book library, 15 bed hospital (currently under expansion), 24 bed care center, a new high school, Jr. high school, four elementary schools and a community college division of the University of Wyoming.

Two nearby commercial airports provide daily flight service from Delta, American, Sky West, and Horizon airlines, commuter connections to Salt Lake City International Airport. Continental Express, United Express, UPS and Fed EX carriers provide overnight service to the Valley.

WHY BUY IN WYOMING-

NO State Income Tax

NO Franchise Tax

NO Inventory Tax

NO Gross Receipts Tax

NO Corporate Tax

NO Tax on intangibles

Low Property Taxes

State Sales Tax only 5%

This is a grand area for business opportunity, and provides a marvelous environment and rural lifestyle.